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Originally posted by Nostradumbass
Anyway, what it comes down to is can you live with knowing that you don't know everything? So in essence you know nothing (Philosophy). Which is the same concept as taking what you do believe in as fact, and relating it together to form a bigger picture (Religions). Or do you keep exploring and trying to control the elements around you, without ever taking time to understand what it all means? (Science)
You could even take it as far as this question. Would you rather be an genetically advanced, intergalactic super power, who has the ability to warp and control space-time....accepting change in whatever way it may come, or controlling your environment until you are satisfied?
I probably took it a little to far, and I would be surprised if anyone actually took the time to read this whole post, but it poses and interesting question. It's no wonder why depression is so rampant nowadays with knowing that you don't know everything, and feeling as if your unable to do anything about it. It's entirely possible to be happy with our surroundings and what we know...it's just hard to accept that there is something greater out there that we will never get to see. But just like fame...just because we have control a greater group of people, doesn't necessarily means your internal feelings will intensify. It just means you have a much more complex picture to consider.
Anyway, what it comes down to is can you live with knowing that you don't know everything? So in essence you know nothing (Philosophy). Which is the same concept as taking what you do believe in as fact, and relating it together to form a bigger picture (Religions). Or do you keep exploring and trying to control the elements around you, without ever taking time to understand what it all means? (Science)